Australia and Singapore in Talks for Reciprocal Defense Access
Lawrence Wong, left, and Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, on Oct. 08.
Photographer: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty ImagesAustralia and Singapore are in discussions to boost bilateral defense ties, including enhanced reciprocal access to naval and air bases, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Wednesday.
Under the deal, Australia will be able to deploy more of its forces in Asia and “will mean stronger facilitation for Australia to participate in Asia,” Wong said during a joint press conference in Canberra, adding that the details are still being worked out.